The Invite Subtitled
A dark dinner-table comedy about a marriage on thin ice is coming to Hastings. The Invite, directed by and starring Olivia Wilde, promises a sophisticated and entertaining film.
Dir: Olivia Wilde
Cast: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton
107 mins · 2026 · United States of America · Cert 15 · English, Spanish, French
IMDb 7.5/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 82/100 · TMDB 7.2/10 · Trakt 76%
Awards: 2 wins & 8 nominations total
The Invite is a film about a marriage that is on the brink of collapse, with the couple, Joe and Angela, inviting their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party that spirals into unexpected places. Directed by Olivia Wilde, who also stars in the film, The Invite boasts a talented cast, including Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton.
This dark dinner-table comedy is a 2026 American film, with a runtime of 107 minutes, and is rated 15. The film is a remake of the 2020 Spanish film The People Upstairs, and has received positive reviews from critics, with a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 82 out of 100 on Metacritic. The film has also received several awards and nominations, including two wins.
The film's scores are impressive, with a 7.5/10 rating on IMDb, a 7.2/10 rating on TMDB, and a 76% approval rating on Trakt. Critics have praised the film's sophisticated and entertaining take on marriage and relationships, with some comparing it to Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. The film's cast has also been praised for their performances, with Penélope Cruz and Seth Rogen standing out.
Viewers have also responded positively to the film, with many praising its sharp humor, charismatic cast, and satisfying ending. Some have noted that the film is uncomfortable to watch at times, but ultimately entertaining and thought-provoking. The film's exploration of heavier themes, such as non-monogamy and the fragility of love, has also been praised.
The Invite will be screened at the Electric Palace Hastings in Hastings on Thursday, 12 November 2026. Tickets and details are available with the button beside this article. The film's unique blend of comedy, drama, and romance, along with its talented cast, makes it a must-watch for fans of sophisticated and entertaining cinema.
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What viewers say
poeticat · 10/10
"Don't be rude, touch her b00bs Joe." 😭 I nearly died of laughter. My stomach hurt. The whole cinema erupted every 5 seconds; peak communal joy. The comedic timing was immaculate, the score never missed a beat, and the casting was just perfect. Everyone understood the assignment. The story itself was raw, and though some aspects were exaggerated for comedic effect, it never lost its heart and sentiment. There's just so much to unpack in The…
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imiloali · 10/10
u really don’t need 20 locations to make a good movie lolll yeah this felt so realllll. i loved how messy everyone was bc thats what people are actually like no bad guys, no good guys. the film trusts the audience to sit with uncomfortable, imperfect people instead of forcing a plot line. the scene after the free therapy session somehow perfectly summed up the entire night after all that honesty and awkwardness, there was nothing left to say. it…
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Traktorama · 4/10
There is very little depth here. The characters each have one single dimension with the one matching emotion to carry throughout the movie. There's no nuance in the relationships either; one's happy, balanced, sexual and the other is miserable, sexless, out of kilter. Repeat the same thing for 90 minutes, throw in some predictable revelations that only go towards supporting what has already been shown. Oh and they talk, talk, talk, talk, talk,…
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eddief24@hotmail.com · 1/10
Perhaps the most annoying start to a film I’ve ever watched. I can watch most things with Seth Rogan, but that laugh for me is nails down a blackboard. The next following 30 minutes became so exhausting to listen to I switched it off for 5 minutes. On continuing, the neighbours came round and it’s clear to see they are different. I love Ed Norton, but my god, that smug grin he has, like he’s completed life. Wilde and Cruz were the only two of…
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fasterfilmcritic · 7/10
The Invite is a marriage comedy that's as uncomfortable as it is funny. Its characters are wonderfully written and perfectly cast. The confined setting occasionally makes scenes feel repetitive, but the dialogue keeps the story engaging. It explores heavier themes than expected, yet it remains fun, thoughtful, and entertaining.
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KelvinCrag · 2/10
That movie was a complete waste of my time.
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jarvis-17157707
Yeah it’s my mistake for watching an Olivia Wilde movie in the first place
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Temptershell · 8/10
I went into this film without high expectations and ended up absolutely loving it. It is funny, emotional, tense, and unpredictable from beginning to end. Seth Rogen is truly excellent here, showcasing brilliant comedic timing, while Penélope Cruz is incredibly charismatic and magnetic – I absolutely loved her in this role. The entire cast, the sharp humor, the atmospheric score, and the satisfying ending all work perfectly together. I already…
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